Sierre
(Sierre · Siders · Sierre)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Valais/Wallis
Main town: Randogne
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 76 placesThe district of Sierre spans 418 km² and contains 10 municipalities, with Randogne as its main town. Its estimated population of 50 156 gives a density of 120 /km² The most populous place is Sierre (16 711 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 46 more places in Sierre
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxSierre district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Valais/Wallis canton map with Sierre district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
10 municipalitiesSierre contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Anniviers at 243 km², the smallest is Chippis (2 km²) Anniviers has the most mapped buildings (10 350 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniviers | 966 | 243 | 10 350 | 2 | - |
| Crans-Montana | 13 074 | 60 | 7 926 | 8 | - |
| Icogne | 561 | 25 | 937 | 3 | - |
| Chalais | 3 410 | 24 | 4 262 | 2 | - |
| Grône | 2 311 | 21 | 3 358 | 2 | - |
| Sierre | 16 711 | 19 | 7 308 | 7 | - |
| Lens | 4 899 | 14 | 3 499 | 4 | - |
| Noble-Contrée | 4 379 | 6 | 3 149 | 4 | View |
| Saint-Léonard | 2 213 | 4 | 1 572 | 1 | - |
| Chippis | 1 632 | 2 | 649 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
19 postcode areasThe district of Sierre is served by 19 postcode areas covering roughly 1 288 km² with a total of 88 193 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Sierre begin with the digits 3, 1 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 3961, with approximately 5 640 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 5 640 | 913 | 243.33 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 870 | 9 930 | 14.24 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 862 | 14 136 | 46.57 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 996 | 1 222 | 20.72 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 267 | 7 136 | 6.49 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 108 | 4 249 | 7.73 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 929 | 3 493 | 18.46 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 833 | 2 001 | 4.77 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 706 | 1 774 | 3.13 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 678 | 333 | 3.55 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 578 | 1 969 | 12.72 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 533 | 654 | 3.25 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 506 | 163 | 1.17 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 474 | 157 | 2.56 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 467 | 450 | 3.01 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 340 | 171 | 21.99 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 338 | 325 | 3.79 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 313 | 2 460 | 1.97 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 257 | 819 | 1.48 | View → |
Sierre has 181 mapped postal facilities: 30 post offices, 151 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
27 lines · 69 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Sierre's public transport network covers 452.1 km across 27 lines and 69 routes, operated by 10 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of Arms & FlagThe official heraldic symbols of Sierre district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sierre
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Sierre district?
The main town of Sierre district is Randogne, with a population of about 4,279 residents.
Which canton does Sierre belong to?
Sierre is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Valais/Wallis, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Sierre a district or a city?
Sierre is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Valais/Wallis in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within Sierre is Randogne.
What is the population of Sierre?
Sierre district has a population of about 50 156 residents, giving a population density of 120 people per km².
How large is Sierre district?
Sierre covers a total area of 418 km² (about 162 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Sierre?
Sierre district contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden): Anniviers, Crans-Montana, Icogne, Chalais, Grône, Sierre, Lens, Noble-Contrée and 2 more
What postal codes are used in Sierre?
Sierre has 19 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 3, 1.
How many buildings are in Sierre?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Sierre district has 43 010 mapped buildings, a density of 103 buildings per km².